Allergies?Colds throughout the year?!
My dd is almost 6 and has a blocked nose or cough or runny nose throughout the year. I have been told that this will stop once they are 7 or 8 but I think I am at my wits end now. I avoid activities like swimming, treats like icecreams etc. hoping it wont get worse. I tried going to docs, homeo, natural, herbal...I could go on forever abt this but is anyone else suffering like me?
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Permalink Reply by Lena on -
Yes, my daughter has the same problem. She is 5. I think it is a combination of allergies and large tonsils or adenoids. The doctors recommended removing her tonsils and putting tubes in her ears for immediate relief, but I am really afraid of any surgeries and hoping she will grow out of it. Suffering just like you.
Yelena
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Permalink Reply by Lakshmi on -
Thanks for your reply Yelena. I shouldn't say that its good to hear that I am not alone. Same as you, I am afraid of surgeries and hoping until she grows out of it, I can ease her inconvenience. She is coughing in her sleep as I type this msg :-( There must be SOME solution to this coz there are kids who go everywhere, do everything and fall sick just few times a year.
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Permalink Reply by Priyangani Jay on -
Hi Lakshmi,
If your daughter experiences allergy systems all year round, it can be due to household allergens such as house-dust mites & animal dander.
Try to cover mattresses and bedding with anti-mite barrier covers,
Remove soft toys from your daughter’s bed especially at night. An exception is a favourite toy, which must be washed regularly or places in the freezer for several hours to minimize build-up of house-dust mites.
Reduce humidity within the home. (Below 25Celcius / 77 Fahrenheit).
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Permalink Reply by Beth Ann Bentley on -
Yes, I have just been going through this same thing with my 8 year old son. His seasonal allergies slowly became year round allergies. I happened to be going to school this year for a certification in Holistic Nutrition. When we got to Allergies and Immune Unit things just fell into place. I had been suspecting a food allergy for almost a year but with not real resources and information to go to my doctor with until then. It cost a few hundred dollars but I requested she have blood drawn and have him tested for the basic food allergies as well as the indoor/outdoor allergies.
His symptoms ranged from stuffy nose, sinus pressure, really gross sneezing, coughing, soar or scratch throat, headaches, stomach aches, puffy face, ear pressure/pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea, cranky, body aches...some if not all similar to flu and cold symptoms.
So what is working for us? Well he tested positive for wheat and milk allergies and grass and pollens. He has been eating wheat and dairy free for about three weeks and most his symptoms have been greatly reduces and his allergy medicine is working so much better.
He also takes vitamin supplements of vitamin C, probiotics, a good quality multi and calcium supplement, vitamin D and Omega 3. It seems like a lot when listed as it is, but it really isn't that much when you see it. The probiotic and allergy meds are taken before bed. The vitamin C & D are liquid and are put in a juice or smoothie during a meal and the multi, calcium and Omega 3's are all chewables. The vitamins are only taken every other day, I make my best effort of using food for him and my other children to get their vitamins and micro nutrients.
By the way, he feels the best when he is swimming, washes away the pollen and makes him feel better.
Good Luck.
BA
iLunchBox.com
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Permalink Reply by Lakshmi on
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Thanks Priyangi, my husband suggested moving to another place with parquet flooring and minimal furniture. We should make our move in a few weeks. Also, I am pretty sure about the cows milk allergy, though I haven't tested her.
Am just going through ur site. Well done and thanks a ton. Luv L
Priyangani Jay said:Hi Lakshmi,
If your daughter experiences allergy systems all year round, it can be due to household allergens such as house-dust mites & animal dander.
Try to cover mattresses and bedding with anti-mite barrier covers,
Remove soft toys from your daughter’s bed especially at night. An exception is a favourite toy, which must be washed regularly or places in the freezer for several hours to minimize build-up of house-dust mites.
Reduce humidity within the home. (Below 25Celcius / 77 Fahrenheit).
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Permalink Reply by Lakshmi on
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Thankyou! I have been thinking about cutting out cows milk from her food. However, here we are very restricted with the alternatives. The only readily available alternative is Soymilk which is from Thailand and powdered milk. I prefer giving fresh milk. I am still looking for goat's milk.
I was worried about the Calcium and other deficiencies related with not drinking milk. What supplements do you use? I visit the US often so I could get it on my next trip. I tried giving her Omega 369 fish oil from Nordic Naturals and Multivitamin Chews when I went there last.
Have you noticed any difference in your son's health after making this change?
I really appreciate your replies and concern. Best regards, Lakshmi
Beth Ann Bentley said:Yes, I have just been going through this same thing with my 8 year old son. His seasonal allergies slowly became year round allergies. I happened to be going to school this year for a certification in Holistic Nutrition. When we got to Allergies and Immune Unit things just fell into place. I had been suspecting a food allergy for almost a year but with not real resources and information to go to my doctor with until then. It cost a few hundred dollars but I requested she have blood drawn and have him tested for the basic food allergies as well as the indoor/outdoor allergies.
His symptoms ranged from stuffy nose, sinus pressure, really gross sneezing, coughing, soar or scratch throat, headaches, stomach aches, puffy face, ear pressure/pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea, cranky, body aches...some if not all similar to flu and cold symptoms.
So what is working for us? Well he tested positive for wheat and milk allergies and grass and pollens. He has been eating wheat and dairy free for about three weeks and most his symptoms have been greatly reduces and his allergy medicine is working so much better.
He also takes vitamin supplements of vitamin C, probiotics, a good quality multi and calcium supplement, vitamin D and Omega 3. It seems like a lot when listed as it is, but it really isn't that much when you see it. The probiotic and allergy meds are taken before bed. The vitamin C & D are liquid and are put in a juice or smoothie during a meal and the multi, calcium and Omega 3's are all chewables. The vitamins are only taken every other day, I make my best effort of using food for him and my other children to get their vitamins and micro nutrients.
By the way, he feels the best when he is swimming, washes away the pollen and makes him feel better.
Good Luck.
BA
iLunchBox.com
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Permalink Reply by Priyangani Jay on
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My daughter had the same issues when she was a baby.
The paediatrician recommended “Pedia Sure” It is a complete balanced nutrition formula drink for babies & toddlers.
Lakshmi said:Thankyou! I have been thinking about cutting out cows milk from her food. However, here we are very restricted with the alternatives. The only readily available alternative is Soymilk which is from Thailand and powdered milk. I prefer giving fresh milk. I am still looking for goat's milk.
I was worried about the Calcium and other deficiencies related with not drinking milk. What supplements do you use? I visit the US often so I could get it on my next trip. I tried giving her Omega 369 fish oil from Nordic Naturals and Multivitamin Chews when I went there last.
Have you noticed any difference in your son's health after making this change?
I really appreciate your replies and concern. Best regards, Lakshmi
Beth Ann Bentley said:Yes, I have just been going through this same thing with my 8 year old son. His seasonal allergies slowly became year round allergies. I happened to be going to school this year for a certification in Holistic Nutrition. When we got to Allergies and Immune Unit things just fell into place. I had been suspecting a food allergy for almost a year but with not real resources and information to go to my doctor with until then. It cost a few hundred dollars but I requested she have blood drawn and have him tested for the basic food allergies as well as the indoor/outdoor allergies.
His symptoms ranged from stuffy nose, sinus pressure, really gross sneezing, coughing, soar or scratch throat, headaches, stomach aches, puffy face, ear pressure/pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea, cranky, body aches...some if not all similar to flu and cold symptoms.
So what is working for us? Well he tested positive for wheat and milk allergies and grass and pollens. He has been eating wheat and dairy free for about three weeks and most his symptoms have been greatly reduces and his allergy medicine is working so much better.
He also takes vitamin supplements of vitamin C, probiotics, a good quality multi and calcium supplement, vitamin D and Omega 3. It seems like a lot when listed as it is, but it really isn't that much when you see it. The probiotic and allergy meds are taken before bed. The vitamin C & D are liquid and are put in a juice or smoothie during a meal and the multi, calcium and Omega 3's are all chewables. The vitamins are only taken every other day, I make my best effort of using food for him and my other children to get their vitamins and micro nutrients.
By the way, he feels the best when he is swimming, washes away the pollen and makes him feel better.
Good Luck.
BA
iLunchBox.com
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Permalink Reply by Kristie on -
I know medication is not the answer for everyone, but Zyrtec is the only thing that we have found to help my son. It completely gets rid of his cough and stuffy nose. If he misses a couple doses you can really tell!
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Permalink Reply by Bev LaDeur-Smith on -
Yes, my twins had similar symptoms at age 7 and were eventually diagnosed with allergy driven asthma. Check out "12 Simple Tips for Minimizing Children's Allergies" on www. squidoo.com.
Hope you have similar success. Stay well!
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Permalink Reply by Jami Bova-Whitehead on -
Some people recommend helminth therapy ..kind of gross but seems to work where others wont. People in 3rd world countries almost always have helminths , and remarkably no allergies. Before the days of sanitation everyone had helminths ..they think they excrete a substance that prevents the immune system from going haywire ( as with allergies) .
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Permalink Reply by Jami Bova-Whitehead on
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You can buy powdered goats milk online btw
try amazon here
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EY5COQ
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Permalink Reply by Mani on -
Hey Lakshmi,
Amongst other things that you do try out. Try a simple remedy of giving her ( 5-6 powdered peppers) black pepper along with honey..twice a day..morning and night for 5-6 days.See if she responds to that.
By 6-7 years the immune system does get strong but you never know what is it that is irritating her.I have found some amazing benefits from homeopathy.Have you tried Ayurveda?
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